Poway Symphony Orchestra

06/01/2026

More photos coming soon! An American Celebration, May 31 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

05/30/2026

Programs printed. ✅
Final rehearsal complete. ✅
Guest soloist ready. ✅
Audience sold out. ✅

WE ARE READY TO CELEBRATE!🎶

Our final rehearsal for An American Celebration is in the books, and the Poway Symphony Orchestra is ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music tomorrow, May 31.

From Copland and Bernstein to Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue featuring guest pianist Dan Yu, this season finale is going to knock it out of the ballpark!

Tickets are SOLD OUT, and we look forward to welcoming everyone who was lucky enough to secure a seat for this special concert at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

See you tomorrow as we close our season with a spectacular celebration of American music!

After the concert, continue the celebration at a festive reception in the lobby—open to all ticket holders. Meet the Maestro, soloist and musicians and enjoy cake, wine and refreshments as we come together to toast America’s 250th birthday. 🎉

05/27/2026

“An American Celebration” is SOLD OUT!

We're so grateful for the incredible response and can’t wait for the concert on Sunday!

We’re sorry if you missed out on getting tickets to this concert, but don’t worry — more great music is coming in our 2026-2027 season! We’re busy putting together a fantastic season of music and guest soloists. Stay tuned, as we’ll be announcing the season program in the summer.

05/22/2026

A great article about our “An American Celebration” concert coming on May 31: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/19/pianist-dan-yu-to-join-poway-symphony-orchestra-for-may-31-concert/

The writer, Elizbeth Himchak, interviewed our soloist, Dan Yu, who will be performing Gershwin’s fabulous Rhapsody in Blue. Read what he has to say about this piece and how he’s preparing for his performance.

It looks like the concert is going to sell out, but a few seats are still available if you HURRY!! LINK FOR TICKETS IN THE COMMENTS.

Dan Yu

The Poway Symphony Orchestra will close its 2025-26 season with “An American Celebration” on May 31.

05/20/2026

The music is coming to life! 🎶

Poway Symphony Orchestra is hard at work rehearsing for "An American Celebration" — an inspiring afternoon of iconic American music featuring works by Copland, Bernstein, Gershwin and more!

📍 Poway Center for the Performing Arts
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM

We can’t wait to share this exciting concert with you!

Just a few seats remain – reserve yours here: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19151

05/16/2026

Don’t Miss Out!

Tickets are selling fast for “An American Celebration” – our season finale concert!

📅 Sunday, May 31 | 4 p.m.
📍 Poway Center for the Performing Arts

🎟 Get your tickets now: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19151

05/13/2026

Last week, five musicians from the Poway Symphony Orchestra brought music, connection, and a little spontaneity to the residents of Gateway Park Senior Living in Poway through an interactive outreach program called Musical Menu. 🎶

Residents received a “menu” of musical selections spanning Classical favorites, Romantic works, Latin American composers, movie music, and more — then helped shape the performance by choosing which pieces the ensemble would play in real time.

The program was created and directed by Katie Grab, PSO’s Educational Outreach Coordinator and Principal Flute. She also performed the program with Jesús Cervantes (violin), Heidi Yenney (violin), Gina Caviar (viola), and Daniel Grab (cello).

The result was a joyful and engaging shared experience filled with familiar favorites, new discoveries, and wonderful conversations afterward. We’re grateful to the welcoming residents and staff at Gateway Park Senior Living for such a warm reception, and we look forward to future visits!

PSO's Educational Outreach program is funded in part by a grant from the .

05/11/2026

🎹 We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed San Diego pianist Dan Yu as guest soloist for Poway Symphony Orchestra’s "An American Celebration" concert on May 31!

Dan Yu will perform George Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue — a vibrant, jazz-infused American classic filled with energy, brilliance and unforgettable melodies.

An accomplished soloist, chamber musician and educator, Yu earned degrees in piano performance from UCLA and USC and is widely respected throughout Southern California for both his artistry and leadership in music education.

Conductor & Music Director John LoPiccolo says: “He is absolutely fantastic, and audiences will be thrilled by his performance of Rhapsody in Blue.”

Join us to celebrate America’s rich musical heritage with works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland and more! Your ticket includes a festive reception with cake, wine and refreshments following the concert to toast our country’s 250th birthday!

📅 Sunday, May 31 | 4 p.m.
📍 Poway Center for the Performing Arts
🎟 Tickets are selling fast: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19151

05/03/2026

Join the Poway Symphony Orchestra for “An American Celebration” on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

Under the baton on Conductor John LoPiccolo, enjoy an all-American program featuring George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue (with guest pianist Dan Yu), plus classics by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Scott Joplin and Charles Ives!

🎉 Stay after the concert for a festive reception—cake, wine, and refreshments included with your ticket—as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday together!

🎟️ Get your tickets today and be part of the celebration!
https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19151

04/29/2026

Join the Poway Symphony Orchestra for our season finale, “An American Celebration!”

📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM
📍 Poway Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a vibrant All-American program featuring classics from:
✨ Gershwin
✨ Copland
✨ Bernstein
✨ Joplin
✨ Ives

Stay after the concert for a festive reception — cake, wine and refreshments included with your ticket — as we celebrate our country's 250th birthday together!

🎟️ Get your tickets now for best seating: https://pcpa.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19151